Do you need to know more about how to prepare for house hunting in the Alexandria real estate market?
Understand that there is no “ideal” time to buy.
If you find the right house now, don’t risk losing it because you’re trying to guess what the housing market might do! Factors like market price and interest rate usually don’t change fast enough to make a meaningful difference in an individual house’s price in Fairfax County. A larger factor is the home itself. Every single property in Alexandria is unique. By the same token, opportunities in real estate are unique. That special home you've found in Alexandria might never be on the market again in your lifetime.
Too many opinions is not helpful.
A bit of encouragement is helpful, but it's hard to hear you're own thoughts, if you're taking in advice from many people. Give the most weight to your own needs and wants.
Every home in Fairfax County requires some sort of compromise.
There are many examples of compromises that buyers have to make every day. Consider a few of these possibilities. It's close to the Beltway, but far from your work.The roof is great, but the windows need to be replaced. I can help you sort out your priorities, and focus only on properties in Alexandria that fit your specified criteria.
Be prepared to haggle, but don't expect someone to give away real estate in Alexandria.
Alexandria is filled with sellers who are well-educated, intelligent and they have access to loads of information.There are other buyers in Alexandria and they are looking at the same data. If a home is under-priced, expect it to get bid up.
Remember your home is a part of a community.
Don’t get completely enamored by the physical aspects of a property to the point that you forget about important issues such as:
- waterfront or waterview
- proximity to shopping
- resalability
Formulate your plan.
Don’t wait until you’ve found a home to:
- consider a moving schedule
- figure your budget
- think about title companies
- investigate insurance
I can help with the purchase process. Even if you just need to talk to learn more about how to go forward, please don’t hesitate to call. Contact me if you’d like to learn more about 2003 Bedford Ln.
OPEN Feb 25, 2-4 This large 5-6 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom mid-century modern home is situated on a beautiful cul-de-sac in Hollin Hills. Eat-in kitchen & sep. dining room, 2 wood burning fireplaces, a sunroom, 2 sheds, a car port and a lovely deck … [Read more]
Price: $699,000 : 2003 Bedford Ln, Alexandria, VA
22307
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Beds: 5 ||
Baths: 3 ||
Half-Baths: 1 ||
Living Area: 1,791 ||
Days On Market: 1 ||
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Hollin Hills ||
Buyer’s Rebate From Nesbitt Realty: $4,130 || MLS: FX10163290
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